3 Worst Rated Traditional Foods
in Cusco Region

Cuy al horno is a traditional preparation of baked guinea pigs originating from Peru. This dish is popular in the region of Cusco, but it can be found in most tourist-oriented restaurants in the country. The guinea pigs are marinated in a combination of garlic, aji amarillo, cumin, oil, chicha de jora, huacatay, black pepper, and salt for at least one hour. It's then placed into a pan with potatoes and baked for an hour. Once done, the guinea pigs are served with the baked potatoes and a salsa consisting of tomatoes, onions, coriander, lemon juice, and salt. One guinea pig is usually served for more than one person because the dish is accompanied by various side dishes.Expand

Picante de cuy is a traditional dish originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of cuy (guinea pigs), potatoes, garlic, ají peppers, oil, and salt. The guinea pigs are cut into pieces and seasoned with salt and garlic. They're fried on both sides in hot oil, and once fried, the boiled potatoes, ground ají peppers, and minced garlic are added to the pan and everything is lightly roasted. Picante de cuy is traditionally served with white rice and salsa criolla on the side.Expand

Olluquito con charqui is a traditional dish originating from Cusco. This stew consists of two main parts – olluco, a tuber that grows in the Andes, and charqui – dried and salted llama or alpaca meat. The potatoes are cut into thin strips and mixed with garlic, oil, chili peppers, charqui, salt, pepper, and cumin. Once cooked, the stew is garnished with chopped parsley and served with rice on the side. In Cusco, this stew can be found in most restaurants at any time of the year.Expand